Solidago ulmifolia

Found in dry wooded areas; seems to prefer limey soils and dappled shade. An excellent wildlife and pollinator species. (Note that S. ulmifolia does not have the 3 prominent leaf veins of more rambunctious goldenrods, e.g. S. canadensis or S. rugosa.) Uncommon in the Finger Lakes region. See Botphoto.info for ID help.

Seedling

Solidago ulmifolia seedlings
Wide leaves and heavily toothed leaves, but still not distinctive.
R. Parker

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
elm-leaved goldenrod
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Part Shade
Soil: 
Rocky/Stony
Well-drained
Attracts butterflies/pollinators

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